The purpose of this design is to provide people with a 3 in 1 solution for storing toilet paper, displaying "in use" toilet paper as well as providing a trash can to dispose of used toilet paper. to bring more toilet paper due to lack of space/storage unit in the bathroom. I have determined the best concept to move forward with and will have to develop 3 different modulus that will allow me to accomplish the needed functions requirement.
My assumption is that the toilet stands at about 17-19 inches off the ground, therefore the designs were made to accomodate to that.As well as providing a cost efficient, hassle-free product that will solve the daily struggles of not having enough bathroom storage as well as not having a toilet paper holder within reach.
This decision matrix is used to determine the best concept provided earlier on, which will allow us to move forward with the 3 modulus that will compliment the chosen concept. The criteria used is based on the consumer needs for the concepts. It allows us to compare the concepts in regards to the mobility of the arms,ease of assembly, the weight as well as its cost efficiency. Concept 1 was the best concept as it had the highest rating for its arm mobility, weight and cost, which are the top criteria. Concept 2 was in the second place due its low rating for the weight and arm mobility. Finally, concept 3 had the lowest rating due to its power arm mobility function which is one of the most important criteria that allowed us to determine and move forward with concept 2.
The Gantt Chart for this project will be updated continually as I get to work on more assignments.
This module allows for a solid and sturdy connection of the pin and arm, while still allowing for 2 degrees of freedom. That motion satisfies the functional requirement of the chosen concept. This design is a solid and functional module that will accomplish its goal.
.This module allows for 3 degrees of freedom therefore giving the arms the widest range of mobility possible. The design of this module, can be utilized the best due its free range of motion, and will allow for the movement of arms as needed.
This design is the most specific design due to the importance of detail for the perfect saddle fit. This design represents the fit of the arms with the joint, and although it allows for 2 degrees of motion along the axial axises, it is quite limited in its motion range due to the specific fit of the parts.